🌳 Bardiya Jungle Safari – The Untouched Wilderness of Nepal
Bardiya National Park, located in the far western Terai of Nepal, is a hidden gem for true wildlife enthusiasts. Less crowded than Chitwan, Bardiya offers a raw, authentic, and peaceful jungle experience. The park covers an area of 968 sq. km and is Nepal’s largest and most undisturbed protected area, making it ideal for spotting elusive wildlife.
Formerly a hunting reserve, Bardiya was declared a national park in 1988. It is home to Royal Bengal Tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, wild elephants, leopards, black bucks, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, gharial, dolphins, and over 400 species of birds.
🐅 Bardiya Jungle Safari Tour (Recommended: 3 Nights / 4 Days)
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Cultural Encounter
- Arrive in Bardiya (by flight to Nepalgunj or road from Kathmandu/Pokhara)
- Welcome briefing and check-in at jungle resort
- Evening Tharu village walk and cultural dance performance
- Dinner and overnight stay in eco-lodge
🗓️ Day 2: Jungle Walk & Tiger Tracking
- Full-day guided jungle walk with naturalist
- High chance of spotting tigers, rhinos, deer, elephants
- Visit to watchtowers and tracking wildlife footprints
- Riverside rest for packed lunch
- Overnight in Bardiya
🗓️ Day 3: Jeep Safari & River Activities
- Morning Jeep Safari deep inside Bardiya National Park
- Optional Rafting or Canoeing in the Karnali River – chance to spot Gangetic dolphins
- Visit to Elephant Breeding Center
- Evening leisure or local interaction
- Overnight in Bardiya
🗓️ Day 4: Birdwatching & Departure
- Early morning birdwatching
- Breakfast and return journey to Nepalgunj/Kathmandu or next destination
🐘 Activities in Bardiya National Park
- Jungle walk with expert wildlife tracker
- Jeep Safari (Half-day or Full-day)
- Dolphin spotting in Karnali River
- Birdwatching (including endangered species)
- Tharu cultural experience and home visit
- Rafting (calm water wildlife float trips)
🐾 Wildlife You May See
- Royal Bengal Tiger (best park in Nepal for tiger sightings)
- One-horned Rhinoceros
- Wild Asian Elephant
- Sloth Bear, Deer, Wild Boar
- Marsh Mugger and Gharial Crocodiles
- Gangetic Dolphin
- Over 400 bird species including hornbills and kingfishers
Bardiya is the perfect safari destination for those who want to escape the crowds and truly immerse themselves in Nepal’s untouched wilderness. With greater chances of tiger sightings and a peaceful natural environment, it’s a must-visit for serious wildlife lovers.